TIME Appoints Mike Duffy as Managing Director, APAC
Mike Duffy returns to TIME as Managing Director, APAC, to lead commercial growth and expand partnerships across the region.
TIME has appointed Mike Duffy as Managing Director, APAC, starting September 21, according to a message from Chief Business Officer Viktoria Degtar to staff. Mike, based in London, will report to Damian Douglas and join TIME's global commercial leadership team. TIME has been expanding its international commercial business through long-term partnerships, global events, and international editions, with APAC being a key focus for future growth.
In his new role, Mike will build upon this momentum by leading commercial operations across the region and strengthening partnerships on TIME's various platforms. With over 17 years of experience in forming strategic alliances in global markets, Mike previously served as Chief Commercial Officer of The Observer and held positions at TIME, including VP, Partnerships and Head of EMEA.
During his time at TIME, he contributed to the creation of the inaugural TIME100 AI Impact Awards in Dubai, expanded the TIME100 Impact Awards to new markets, and launched TIME100 Africa in Rwanda. Mike expressed his enthusiasm about returning to TIME, highlighting the region's emerging leaders, companies, ideas, and cultural trends, and emphasizing TIME's role in connecting these influential figures.
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